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Senior Satellite Electrical Architect

Toulouse, France

Job Type

Full Time

About the Company

Established in 2017, Infinite Orbits is a NewSpace company, based in Toulouse, pushing the boundaries of in-orbit services with cutting-edge spacecraft driven by its own Rendez-Vous solution, an advanced Autonomous Vision-Based Navigation Solution. IO has two generations of missions

  • "Orbit Guard" provides Inspection and Space Situational Awareness services in GEO.

  • "Endurance" is a docking service capable of extending the life of GEO telecom satellites, by taking over AOCS takeover for 5 years.

About the Role

In this role, you will lead the definition and development of the spacecraft electrical architecture, with a strong focus on power generation, conditioning, storage, and distribution systems. You will play a key role in ensuring the performance, reliability, and robustness of our satellite platforms across all mission phases.

Job Description

  • Define and maintain the overall electrical architecture of satellite platforms and subsystems.

  • Lead the design and integration of spacecraft power electronics, including:

    • Power conditioning and distribution units (PCDU)

    • Battery management systems

    • Solar arrays

    • Solar Array Drive mechanisms (SADM)

  • Drive technical trade-offs between performance, mass, reliability, thermal constraints, and manufacturability.

  • Support system-level analyses including power budgets, fault tolerance, EMC/EMI compatibility, and redundancy strategies.

  • Collaborate closely with systems, avionics, propulsion, software, AIT, and mission operations teams throughout the full development lifecycle.

  • Define electrical interfaces and ensure subsystem compatibility and integration readiness.

  • Contribute to design reviews (PDR, CDR, QR, AR) and technical decision-making.

  • Support supplier selection, technical follow-up, and equipment qualification activities.

  • Participate in anomaly investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.

  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering methods, standards, and design practices.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.

  • 5 to 12 years of experience in satellite electrical architecture and spacecraft power systems.

  • Strong expertise in power electronics design for space applications.

  • Proven experience with spacecraft electrical power systems (EPS), including battery technologies, solar arrays, and power distribution.

  • Good understanding of ECSS standards and space qualification constraints.

  • Experience working through full spacecraft development cycles, from concept to operations.

  • Familiarity with radiation effects, derating, reliability analyses, and fault management strategies.

  • Ability to lead complex technical discussions across multidisciplinary teams.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

  • Professional working proficiency in English.


Nice to Have

  • Experience in in-orbit servicing, rendezvous and proximity operations, or robotic platforms.

  • Knowledge of high-reliability and fault-tolerant architectures.

  • Experience with simulation and modelling tools for power systems.

  • Previous involvement in New Space or fast-paced development environments.

What we offer

  • The opportunity to be part of an international team transforming the space industry.

  • A creative and innovative work environment where ideas turn into reality.

  • Competitive salary and benefits.

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Contact

FRANCE

 

Infinite Orbits SAS

8 Rue des Trente Six Ponts, 31000

Toulouse

SINGAPORE

 

Infinite Orbits PTE Ltd.


1 North Bridge Rd, 30 00 High Street Centre, Singapore 179094

UNITED STATES

 

Infinite Orbits Inc.

2140 S Dupont Highway Camden, DE 19934-1249

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